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Hello decal enjoyers! We’re happy to be back with some historical markings for you to unlock, five new and five from previous events. Quite a few inscriptions this time around, the previous monthly events had fewer of these so we’ve added some more for a bit of variety. We hope you give each nation a try and add the decals you like to your collection!
What changed
- Events
- Gameplay
The following decals will be available from August 8th (11:00 GMT) until September 8th (09:00 GMT).
All tasks can be completed using vehicles that are rank III or higher.
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| Mama CAS Inscription, USA | Sleipnir Inscription, Sweden |
| Finish in position 1-3 three times while using American aircraft | Defeat 40 players using Swedish Light Tanks |
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Mama CAS Inscription
The personal inscription of Thomas Harritt, 175th Wing, USAF. During the late 1980s, regulations regarding nose art began to ease in the US Air Force, giving pilots more freedom to create personal designs for their aircraft. The drive generally aimed to preserve the heritage of the Second World War, and instill a sense of inherited duty into new pilots by allowing them to emulate previous practices. The 175th Wing were the trendsetters with this revival, with Thomas and fellow pilot Jim Czachorowski responsible for most of the nose art, initially using tempera paint for the first designs as it was easier to remove in case of complaints. The pinups and markings they created drastically increased the spirits and pride of the pilots, helping to revitalize the practice into the 1990s. This stencil applied by Thomas was positioned on the nose of his A-10 Warthog at a slight angle, just in front of the cockpit.
Sleipnir Inscription
“Sleipnir” inscription, Jämtlands Fältjägarregemente I5 (Jämtland Field Fighter Regiment), Swedish Army. While written accounts of Sleipnir begin around the 13th century, the figure likely originated hundreds of years earlier in the Viking Age. In Norse mythology Sleipnir is the eight-legged horse of Odin, fastest and most powerful of all the horses — and something of a psychopomp figure, guiding souls through different realms. The regiment is known for their mythology-inspired inscriptions, often referencing gods and legends. Interestingly this marking was painted in negative space, a typography style rarely used in this medium, which, ironically, makes it stand out more. It was placed on the left side of the gun housing on one of the regiment’s CV9040A vehicles. [/expand] [hr]
| "Snail Bomber" Marking, 106 Gruppo BT, Italy | Meritorious Warrior I Inscription, China | Boatswain Specialist Emblem, USSR |
| Defeat 20 players using bombs while using Italian Aircraft | Defeat 60 Players using Chinese Ground Vehicles | Score 20000 points of Damage while using USSR Vessels |
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"Snail Bomber" Marking, 106 Gruppo BT
The marking of 106 Gruppo BT (106th Land-Based Bomber Group), Regia Aeronautica. A relatively obscure marking, it can be placed in southern Italy in 1940 on at least one aircraft. It depicts a snail dropping bombs from the clouds, complete with gunners inside the shell. Interestingly, the marking of the 107th Group is very similar — using a tortoise instead of a snail with the same general design. While the history of the marking is scarce, it may derive from both creatures being slow but well defended, making them fitting designs for bomber squadrons. Many Italian bombers of the era also utilized “tortoise shell” camouflage for their aircraft, which occurs naturally on both animals as well. The marking was positioned on the tail of a Z.1007, above the serial number, with the head of the snail pointing toward the rear of the plane.
Meritorious Warrior
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